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Mayor
The Mayor
presides at all meetings of the City Council and is recognized as the
official head of the Cityfor all ceremonial purposes. The Mayor pro tem
serves in the absence of the Mayor. The Mayor votes only in the case of
a tie vote by our City Council. The Mayor may be reached by calling 838-____
City
Council
The City Council acts in a number of ways to provide policies for the
City. Adoption of Ordinances is the most formal and binding type of Council
legislation. A vote of the Council is taken on any Ordinance with four
(4) affirmative votes necessary for passage. Some Ordinances require a
pubic hearing to give citizens an opportunity to be heard and must be
advertised in a local newspaper. Resolutions are written legal actions
passed by the Council by majority vote and are less formal than an Ordinance.
Resolutions are used in several ways: to recognize individuals, to make
requests of other agencies, to commemorate special actions, occasions,
or dates, and to express the intent of future action of the Board.
City
Administrator
The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and Council for an indefinite
term. The Administrator serves as Chief Administrative Officer of the
City and is responsible for carrying out the polices of the City Ordinances
adopted by the City Council. As Chief Administrative Officer, the Administrator
is empowered to make all personnel appointments, supervise the work of
all City departments, enforce the laws and Ordinances of the City, supervise
preparation of the annual operating budget for Council approval, and conduct
the day-to-day business of the City. The Administrator attends all meetings
of the City Council with the right to take part in discussions, but without
the right to vote, and is responsible for making recommendations to the
Council as he may deem necessary or expedient for the benefit of the public.
The Administrator also makes reports to the Council from time to time
about the affairs of the City and keeps the Council fully advised of the
City's financial condition and future financial needs. The City Administrator's
office is located in City Hall.
City
Attorney
The City Attorney advises the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator,
and Department Heads on legal matters and procedures. He prepares agreements,
deeds, leases, and other miscellaneous legal documents.
City
Clerk
The City Clerk
is responsible for keeping the official Minutes of all City Council Meetings,
preparing the City Council's meeting agendas, preparing and maintaining
Ordinances, resolutions, and other official documents and records on file,
receiving communications for the City Council's consideration, and supervising
preparation and distribution of information to City Government The City
Clerk also acts as Assistant to the City Administrator, supervises the
Administrative Staff and takes care of other tasks required to keep the
Business Office running smoothly. The Business Office is located in City
Hall, ____ Martin Luther King Blvd. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m., Monday through Friday (838-4333).
Facts
and Figures
Mailing Address: PO Box 278, Lumpkin, GA 31815-0278
Phone: (229) 838-4333
Fax: (229) 838-9908
Pop: 1,369
('00 Census)
RDC: Lower
Chattahoochee State Development Region: 8
County: Stewart
Senate: Zell
Miller, Max Cleland
Congressional
District: 2
State Senate
District: 14
State House
District: 158
Elected
Officials:
Mayor: Mr. Weyman E. Cannington, Jr.
Council Member: Mrs. Jean Armour
Council Member: Mr. Jimmy Babb
Council Member: Mr. Randy Mathis
Council Member: Mr. Eddie Riles
Council Member: Mr. Kenneth Seay
Mayor Pro Tem: Mr. Lawrence S. Young, Sr.
Appointed
Officials:
City Administrator:
Mr. Charles M. Chester
City Clerk: Ms. Marianna Williams
City Attorney: Mr. Jesse G. Bowles, III
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